When the State Department begins investigations into suspectedhomosexuals, Hawk distances himself from Tim, who questionshis faith. Hawk's colleague Mary comes under suspicion.Journalist Marcus loses his job after a dispute with Roy Cohnbut is comforted by drag performer Frankie. Needing cover,Hawk draws closer to Lucy Smith. In 1980s San Francisco, Hawkobserves gay life in the AIDS crisis when Tim's sister forbidshim to see Tim.
